Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
nematosum
ID:
1194823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. ex P. de la Varde & Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 411 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194161

Common Names

  • Heterophyllium nematosum
  • Nematosum Haircap Moss
  • Nematosum Heterophyllium

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Uses & Benefits

Heterophyllium nematosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heterophyllium nematosum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Heterophyllium nematosum: This plant is best propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal pruning and fertilization.

Where to Find Heterophyllium nematosum

Heterophyllium nematosum is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.

Heterophyllium nematosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heterophyllium nematosum?

Heterophyllium nematosum

What are the common names of Heterophyllium nematosum?

Nematose water-fern, Nematose waterfern

Where is Heterophyllium nematosum native to?

Asia

Species in the Heterophyllium genus

Species in the Pylaisiadelphaceae family

Gammiella pterogonioides, Gammiella koningsbergeri, Gammiella panchienii, Hageniella assamica, Hageniella isopterygioides, Hageniella sikkimensis, Hageniella micans, Isopterygium affusum, Isopterygium albescens, Isopterygium ambreanum, Isopterygium annamense, Isopterygium antsihanakense, Isopterygium antunesii, Isopterygium applanatum, Isopterygium aquaticum, Isopterygium argillicola, Isopterygium argyroleucum, Isopterygium assamicum, Isopterygium asymmetricum, Isopterygium austrodenticulatum, Isopterygium bancanum, Isopterygium battakense, Isopterygium baurii, Isopterygium borneense, Isopterygium brevicuspis, Isopterygium brevisetum, Isopterygium brownii, Isopterygium byssaceum, Isopterygium byssobolax, Isopterygium candidulum, Isopterygium chalarophyllum, Isopterygium chryseolum, Isopterygium citrinellum, Isopterygium clerophilum, Isopterygium combae, Isopterygium complanatulum, Isopterygium conangium, Isopterygium congoanum, Isopterygium courtoisii, Isopterygium cratericola, Isopterygium dewevrei, Isopterygium elodes, Isopterygium exiguum, Isopterygium exile, Isopterygium fallax, Isopterygium filamentosum, Isopterygium fissum, Isopterygium fruticola, Isopterygium gabonense, Isopterygium gibbosulum,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181938: Based on data supplied by Bryonames